Animal explorations

When most of us think of painting, we picture a brush sweeping across canvas or paper. Brushes are indispensable, but they are just the beginning. A whole world of alternative tools can expand your cr

You will learn Working in acrylic layers Expressive mark making and adding tonal contrast Painting with a limited palette Whenever I head to the Lake District, I hope for nice weather, but prepare for

I first explored this subject about five years ago, under the title ‘It’s a bug’s life’. I now want to revisit the subject primarily because I have experimented further and wish to share some of my di

I GREW UP IN SEMI-RURAL KENT, so I spent a lot of time in the countryside. My friend’s dad sometimes took us over to the Conyer Marshes bird watching, which I thought was great fun. I liked drawing wi

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,

I first explored this subject about five years ago, under the title ‘It’s a bug’s life’. I now want to revisit the subject primarily because I have experimented further and wish to share some of my di